AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour ago| AI for learning: Pearson reports on nearly 80 million higher-ed interactions suggest students using intentionally designed AI study tools are more likely to highlight, take notes, ask questions, and practice retrieval—pushing engagement beyond passive reading. Climate risk for campuses and communities: The University of Chicago’s Climate Impact Lab warns “super El Niño” could drive 451,000 extra heat-related deaths worldwide over the next six months, with developing regions hit hardest. Student success and affordability: A federal “earnings test” tied to Title IV aid could put hundreds of thousands of students at risk of losing support, especially in for-profit career programs. Health and research funding: Lander University secured NSF money to expand summer biomedical research for undergraduates; University of Arkansas won NIH funds for a statewide biomedical research training pipeline. Higher-ed policy and rights: An ACLU/Amnesty report says the University of Michigan and other campuses violated pro-Palestinian protesters’ rights, including use of “unlawful and unnecessary” force. Tech in education: Google expands Gemini Notebook study features for more students and researchers, generating outlines, flashcards, and practice questions. Campus news: Elon and Queens finalize the merged name as “Elon University | Queens College.” |
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